Tag Archives: Steve Martin

Trailer Tuesday: The Muppet Movie

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

The Muppet Movie hit theaters in June of 1979. This musical comedy starring everyone’s felt favorites did extremely well at the box office and ended up the 7th highest-grossing film of the year. With a ton of laughs, a heart-warming … Continue reading →

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Happy (belated) Birthday, Steve Martin

Posted on August 15, 2012 by

It has just come to my attention that yesterday was Steve Martin’s 67th birthday. Let’s celebrate the beloved actor/writer/comedian/musician by viewing a clip from the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson which originally aired on November 21st, 1978. Happy Birthday, Steve … Continue reading →

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Music for Monday: Steve Martin, ‘King Tut’

Posted on July 9, 2012 by

A good Monday to you, Bionic brothers and sisters. In this installment of ‘Music for Monday’ we throw in a slight curve and present Steve Martin performing his hit single, “King Tut,” live in 1979. Stick with the clip for … Continue reading →

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People Magazine: Steve Martin, May, 1978

Posted on March 1, 2012 by

On a fine Thursday morning such as this I like to settle into my La-Z-Boy recliner, pull the tab on a Fresca, crack open an old magazine and travel back in time.* The May 1st, 1978 issue of People Magazine … Continue reading →

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Steve Martin’s ‘The Jerk’ Trailer (’79)

Posted on July 28, 2011 by

Just coming in at the tail end of of the 1970s we have the trailer for Steve Martin’s The Jerk. The Jerk released on December 14th, 1979 and is still a highly-watchable, very funny movie. In fact, The Jerk sits … Continue reading →

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